Today, Microsoft closed the channel switch window for Dev and Beta Insider channels. It is not possible to change the channel after installing today's releases. Insiders on the Beta channel receive build 22621 from the 22H2 branch. The Dev channel goes forward with what will eventually become 23H2, starting with today's build 25115.
Category: Windows 11
Microsoft has announced a new Sound Recorder app for Windows 11
Microsoft has started testing the new Sound Recorder app for Windows 11. As you could expect, it has the Fluent Design style and matches the appearance of the operating system. Currently, the new version of the application is available only to Insiders on the Dev channel.
Microsoft has released May 2022 cumulative updates for all supported operating systems
Microsoft today released new monthly cumulative updates for all supported operating systems. Traditionally, such updates do not include any new features. Instead, their goal is to fix bugs and eliminate vulnerabilities. Updates are already available from Windows Update.
Microsoft is testing Xbox Controller Bar for Windows 11
Microsoft has announced that Windows Insiders can test out the Xbox Controller Bar. It is a different version of the Xbox Game Bar created specially for game controller users. Currently, the new feature is only available to Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev and Beta channels.
Windows 11 Build 22616 enforces Microsoft Account requirement in Pro edition
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 22616 to the Dev and Beta Channels. It now requires you to enter your Microsoft Account details when installing the OS for personal use. This change has been first introduced in build 22557, and now the requirement is enforced.
Microsoft is about to put Windows 11 22H2 on RTM rails by the end of May
Microsoft is finishing development of the first major feature update for Windows 11. You may know it as code name "Sun Valley 2" and "version 22H2". We all expected the public release of this OS to take place as early as August 2022. But Microsoft will obviously finish the development phase before that event.
Microsoft has fixed screen flickering in Windows 11 Safe Mode
KB5012643, an optional preview update for Windows 11 released in April 2022, includes an annoying bug that prevents entering Safe Mode without networking support. It makes the screen flicker because of explorer.exe crashes in a loop. Microsoft resolved this issue on April 29.
Microsoft Defender reportedly can cause black screen after login on Windows 10 20H2
Microsoft Defender can cause black screen after login, prevent Word from starting, and several more issues, including high memory usage on Windows 10 version 20H2. If you are affected by these issues, running the signature update and reboot may help you.
Windows 11 Build 22610 is out with more colorful Task Manager
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22610 to the Dev and Beta channels. It doesn't include much novelties. All the changes are mostly fixes. However, this build includes the updated Task Manager that supports the accent color in the process heatmap. Also, there are some new group policies for IT administrators and an update to the Family Safety Widget.
Windows 11 Task Manager now supports accent color for process highlights
You may remember that Windows 11 preview builds for Insiders now include a brand new Task Manager app. It features a restyled user interface that matches the look and feel of other Windows 11 apps. There are also new icons, dark mode support, the return of Efficient mode for apps, and more. Microsoft goes forward with updating Task Manager, which now supports accent color for process highlights.
